Home / Dictionary / Meaning of campfire

Campfire

/kˈæˌmpfaɪər/
B1
Listen pronunciation

(noun) A fire at a campground or on a camping trip, often used for cooking, to provide light and heat, to drive away bugs, and as a focal point for sitting around in the evening and talking, telling stories, and singing.

The smoke rose from the campfire and wafted silently through the pine trees.
Tom was singing with the children sitting around the campfire.
CEFR Practice Quiz
We roasted sweet marshmallows over the ____ and told scary stories.

Expand Your Vocabulary with LexUp

Master English words using smart flashcards, play exciting word rounds, and compete with other learners worldwide.